Dolce Daycare & Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 4% violation rate across 25 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 5 complaints over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
The Infant B classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 8 children aged infant and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the FZB has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Toddler classroom with 6 young toddlers and 1 caregiver.
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Specific Guidelines of the Most Current
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safe Toddler playground with open steering wheel on climber presenting equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing.
- The Center Shall Locate a Sink Within Ten (10) Feet of the Changing Table in The
At time of inspection, both two year old classrooms with changing table further than 10 feet from sink.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 5% of licensed capacity